Mayora & Mayora, S.C.

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With an expanding presence in the Northern Triangle region of Central America, Mayora & Mayora, S.C. is equally skilled in handling domestic and regional financial transactions. Praised for its ‘quality client service’, the team advises on the gamut of banking and finance matters, from syndicated loans and regulatory issues to project finance and debt restructuring, with particular expertise in acting for international and regional banks and development finance institutions. The capital markets sphere is also a key source of mandates; the practice, which is experienced in international debt issuances and derivatives transactions, counts the National Stock Exchange among its clients. Claudia Pereira, an expert in secured transactions, trusts and project finance, leads the team. María Fernanda Morales Pellecer has significant strength in banking regulation, benefitting from her past in-house experience at several major banks, and regional managing partner Eduardo Mayora remains a leading figure in the practice. Senior associate Carlos Ortega provides support across the full range of matters.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Personal attention and professional follow-up on the issues raised.’

  • ‘Quality client service. Empathy.’

  • 'Mayora & Mayora has a multidisciplinary, diverse and very strong team in the financial area. The firm also has a robust group of legal assistants which allows it to adequately respond to client requirements.'

  • 'Eduardo Mayora is an expert in the stock market, and María Fernanda Morales has extensive experience in the banking and finance area. I know her work and her experience and attention to detail very well.'

Key clients

  • Banco Industrial
  • Banco Azteca
  • Banco Cuscatlán
  • Tarjetas Cuscatlán
  • Bolsa De Valores Nacional
  • Citibank
  • Banco Davivienda
  • Kiva Capital Management
  • Sucden Americas/Sucden Geneva

Work highlights

  • Assisted Tarjetas Cuscatlán with the constitution of bonds and corporate guarantees for loans granted abroad.
  • Advising various financial institutions, including Banco Azteca, Banco Industrial, Citibank, Banco de Occidente, Banco Cuscatlán and the National Stock Exchange, on banking matters.
  • Advising Sucden Americas Corporation on the drafting and issuance of promissory notes and the constitution of guarantees attached to these obligations, including the constitution of a movable security over sugar.

Lawyers

Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Eduardo A. Mayora
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Claudia Pereira
Partner
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
María Fernanda Morales Pellecer
Partner

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Claudia Pereira